Object properties

All objects in WYSIWYG have properties. Properties are the characteristics or attributes that shape and define an object. Modifying object properties is a form of editing and is the only way to make changes to objects once they have been drawn (some exceptions exist).

In this section

General object properties

Object-specific properties

Textures

Alpha mapping

Materials

To edit object properties
  1. Select the objects that you want to edit.
  2. Right-click on the object, and then select Properties.

Tip: At any time, to access an object’s properties, you can click the Properties tool on the Edit toolbar, or you can double-click on an object (or fixture in DESIGN mode and LIVE mode).

 inset_29.jpgThe Properties button.

Result: The Properties window appears.

Note: All objects have general properties that affect the color and layer on which they are drawn. Objects also have specific properties that are particular to that type of object. For example, fixtures have unit numbers but do not have a radius. When an object is selected and its properties are displayed, a tab appears in the properties dialog box for that type of object. When you select multiple objects of different types, tabs appear for each type of object selected.